Obituaries

Jun 22, 2023

Jeffrey C. Drummond, 80, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 22, 2023, at his home. He was born on December 12, 1942, in Elkhart to the late Delford J. and Florence M. (Stout) Drummond. On March 20, 1993, in Elkhart, Jeff married his best friend Carol A. Hummel. Surviving is his wife of 30 years Carol A....

Jun 21, 2023

Barbara "Barb" Ann (Wilson) Burkey, 78, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at her home. She was born on September 27, 1944, in Cassopolis, MI, to the late Donald and B. Nadine (Hiatt) Wilson.

Barb is survived by her daughters, Rita Burkey Chute and Lori Ann (Steve) Reynolds; grandchildren, Connor and Lindsay Reynolds; siblings,...

Jun 18, 2023

Mrs. Beverly June "Bev" Schaefer, 88, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital following an extended illness on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 3:53 pm. She was born in Bourbon on June 3, 1935 to the late Condie A. and Laura F. (Seymour) Eaglebarger. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, David F. Schaefer, who...

Jun 16, 2023

Mrs. Suellen Geyer RN (Sue) passed away on June 16, 2023, at home.

Sue was born to Glen Field and Elnora Robinson on March 17th, 1940  in Goshen IN.  Sue had no brothers or sisters, but there were numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  Her paternal grandfather, Harvey Field, was the long time owner and editor of the...

Jun 12, 2023

Monty Mylo Smith, 58, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1964, in Mishawaka, to Jack and Martha (Overhulser) Smith.

Monty is survived by his sons, Adam (Tiffany) and Justin (Christina) Smith; grandchildren, Kayla, Addison, Olivia, Lyric, Tatum, Bryson, and Caden; mother, Martha Smith; sister,...

Jun 11, 2023

Sharon Joy Johnson, 78, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital, following a short illness. Sharon was born on October 6, 1944, in Elkhart, to the late Henry and Esther (Pinkowski) Mixtacki.

Surviving is a daughter, Michele Hollingsworth; four grandchildren, Amy (Kyle) Wiborn, Alyssa (Eric) Foley, Austin Baker, Julia Baker; and five...

Jun 11, 2023

Georgia Jean (Holt) Allen, 80 of Bristol, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at home, and now joins her husband James, who passed two days before her, are now joined in heaven, as they were in life. Georgia or Jean as she was fondly known, was born on November 23, 1942 in Trumann, Arkansas to the late Allie and...

Jun 10, 2023

Vernon Eugene Gove Jr.  69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10th, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital.  In his final hours, he received his last rights while surrounded by loved ones.

Vernon was born on May 11th, 1954, in Elkhart, IN to Vernon Eugene Gove Sr and Helen Colosimo Gove.  He would remain in Elkhart...

Jun 9, 2023

James R. Allen, 86, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, June 9, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by love and family. James was born on July 21, 1936, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to the late Jack and Ruth (Salisbury) Allen. He married his true love Georgia Jean Holt in a ceremony on December 21, 1963....

Jun 9, 2023

Correen Cecile Catherine Considine See passed away on June 9th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and caregivers at Hubbard Hill in Elkhart, IN. She has entered into the loving arms of her Savior.

Correen was 97! She will be forever missed, always loved, and never forgotten! Her smile reflected the dance inside her heart.

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Jun 6, 2023

Sandra Irene (Murphy) Warner, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born on December 23, 1934, in Frankfort, IN, to the late William and Polly (Reed) Murphy.

Sandra is survived by her children, Laura Warner, Dina Correll, Terry (Tom) Wiley, and Robert (Beth) Warner; 8...

Jun 5, 2023

In Loving Memory of our Beloved

MR.  KELSEY  LEE  DUES

April 15, 1976   ---   June 5, 2023

Resting In Paradise.

Mr. Kelsey Lee Dues, 47, of Elkhart, passed on to be with his Lord on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 9:54 am at Elkhart General Hospital. Kelsey had been born disabled...

Jun 3, 2023

Leroy McCreary, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at his residence. He was born on January 22, 1947, in Manchester, KY to the late Lawrence and Annie (Hampton) McCreary.

Leroy is survived by his children, Jennifer (Andrew) Bogue, Sheila (Jeff) Shorter, and Marcus McCreary; grandchildren, Siarra and Tori Shorter and Sawyer McCreary, Mason,...

Jun 3, 2023

Robert "Robbie" Craig Robinson, 74, of Union, MI, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at his home. He was born on April 21, 1949, in Elkhart, to the late Robert "Bob" C. and Elizabeth J. (Billey) Robinson.

Robbie is survived by his siblings, Edward "Eddie" Robinson of Elkhart, Carol (Dan) Marker of Elkhart, Susan (Earl) McKay...

Jun 3, 2023

Shirley Jean Robinson, 82, of Elkhart, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 3, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley Jean Robinson was born on August 31, 1940 in Reverie, Tennessee to Ester Mae Stevens and Willie Jones.

She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, Willie Stevens,...

Jun 3, 2023

Mr. Robert Dale Tolliver, Jr., 52, of Elkhart, passed away at his home following an extended illness on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 1:52 am. He was born on July 20, 1970 to the late Robert Dale Tolliver, Sr. and Myra June Tolliver Winter.

Robert is survived by a step-son Gary Brown of Mishawaka; daughter Nichole (Alfredo)...

Jun 1, 2023

Mr. Joshua David "Josh" Nord, 38, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday evening, June 1, 2023, following a sudden and unwarned heart attack. He was born in Elkhart on September 11, 1984 to the late Gerald Lee Nord and surviving Mary L. (Herman) Nord. Josh had always proudly and faithfully lived his life according to...

May 31, 2023

Retired Elkhart Police Officer, John Allen Clark, 76, of Lakeland, Florida and formerly of Elkhart, passed away May 31, 2023, at Lake Gibson Village Health & Rehabilitation, Lakeland, FL where he resided this past year due to declining health. John was born on January 22, 1947, in Elkhart, to the late Lester A. and Barbara (Hoover) Clark. John married...

May 31, 2023

Friends of Velma "Jean" Booze-Calhoun may call one hour before the 1p.m. service, Thursday June 8th, 2023 at the Pilgrim Rest M. B. Church. Where Pastor Danny T. Brown will officiate, with cremation to follow.

Velma J. Booze-Calhoun 84 of Elkhart, departed this life at 5:33 a.m. on May 30, 2023 at the home of her daughter...

May 31, 2023

On May 31, 2023, Dawn Widener passed away surrounded by family.

Dawn was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Theresa (Imhof) Randall, and two stepdaughters, Lori Lankford and Lisa (Dale) Rotenbury. Their children are Taylor Clark and Andrew, Justin, and Abbie Rotenbury of Martinsville, VA.

Surviving is her husband, Donald Widener of Elkhart;...